Justice Sardar Tariq Masood, the senior-most judge of the Supreme Court, took oath as the Acting Chief Justice of Pakistan.

Senior Judge Justice Ejazul Hassan administered the oath of office of the Acting Chief Justice to Justice Sardar Tariq.

The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Supreme Court, which was attended by judges and lawyers.

It should be noted that yesterday President Dr. Arif Alvi approved the appointment of Justice Sardar Tariq Masood as Acting Chief Justice of Pakistan.

Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Qazi Faiz is leaving for abroad on winter vacation.

Justice Masood will perform the duties of acting CJP for two weeks.